2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 785 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Porsche 911 | 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 911 | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 5377 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 94 L |